Physical Therapist

Matrix Providers is hiring a Physical Therapist to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families in at Naval Hospital, Jacksonville Florida.

• Employment Status: Full Time
• Compensation: $47.50- $50.00/hr
• Schedule: Monday through Thursday 6:30 am to 5:00pm and Friday 6:30 am to 3:00 pm on Friday. Schedule to be determined by department based on patient care.
  • Current schedule: Monday to Thursday 8:45 am to 5:30 pm and Friday 7:00 am to 2:30 pm. Lunch 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
• Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
  • 401(k) Plan

The Physical Therapist must have and meet the following:

• Degree: Master's degree in physical therapy or Baccalaureate degree in physical therapy for graduates prior to January 1, 2002.
• Education: Graduate from a college or university approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
• Experience: Possess a minimum of 12 months of experience within the past 15 months as a Physical Therapist.
• Certification: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association, or American Red Cross Healthcare Provider Course.
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapist.

Physical Therapist Core Job Duties:

• Provide comprehensive physical therapy services for patients across multiple specialties, including Orthopedics, Primary Care, General Medicine, Surgery, and Rheumatology.
• Conduct patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, referrals, and rehabilitation goals.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions including exercises, manual therapy, soft tissue mobilization, traction, and functional training.
• Administer physical therapy modalities and equipment such as ultrasound, whirlpool, moist heat, and other therapeutic agents.
• Assess patient progress, modify treatment plans as needed, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, home exercise programs, mobility techniques, and assistive device use.
• Evaluate, fit, adjust, and recommend modifications for prosthetic and orthotic devices to improve patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and address treatment needs.
• Provide guidance and support to physical therapy assistants, technicians, aides, and students.
• Participate in rehabilitation meetings, quality improvement initiatives, peer reviews, wellness programs, and professional development activities.

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